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PAT McCRORY
GOVERNOR
June 10, 2013
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 14
GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISPANIC/LATINO AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Hispanic/Latino community plays an important role in the economy,
diversity, and progress of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the number of Hispanic/Latino residents of this State continues to grow;
and
WHEREAS, it is important the State remain responsive to the needs of its constituents·
and;
WHEREAS, the State should promote and encourage cooperation and communication
with the Hispanic/Latino community in order to ensure that Hispanic/Latino North Carolinians
have access to important State services and programs; and
WHEREAS, engagement and cooperation is in the best interest of the State and will help
in developing solutions to ensure the State meets the needs of all North Carolinians.
NOW THEREFORE, by the power by the power vested in me as Governor by the
Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina, IT IS ORDERED:
Section I. Established
The Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs (hereinafter the "Advisory
Council") is hereby reestablished.
Section 2. Membership
The Advisory Council shall consist of fifteen (15) voting members. All members shall be
appointed by the Governor for a term of two (2) years and serve at the pleasure of the
Governor. A vacancy occurring during a term of appointment shall be filled by the Governor
for the balance of the unexpired term. The Governor shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair
from among the membership of the Advisory Council.
In addition to the fifteen (15) voting members, the following representatives, selected by the
applicable department or agency head, shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members:
a. One representative from the NC Department of Commerce selected by the Secretary;
b. One representative from the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses selected by the
Secretary of the Department of Administration;
c.
One representative from the NC Department of Health and Human Services selected by the
Secretary;
d.
One representative from the NC Department of Public Safety selected by the Secretary;
e.
One representative from the NC Department of Transportation selected by the Secretary;
f.
One representative from the NC Department of Revenue selected by the Secretary;
g.
One representative from the Employment Security Commission selected by the Assistant
Secretary;
h.
One representative from the Office of the Governor selected by the Governor.
Additionally, the Advisory Council shall invite the following representatives, selected by the
elected Council of State members, to serve as ex-officio, non-voting members:
a.
One representative from the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services selected
by the Commissioner;
b.
One representative from the NC Department of Labor selected by the Commissioner;
c.
One representative from the NC Department of Public Instruction selected by the
Superintendent; and
d.
One representative from the NC Department of Justice selected by the Attorney General.
Section 3. Meetings
The Advisory Council shall meet quarterly or upon the call of the Governor or the Chair. The
Chair shall set the agenda for the Advisory Council's meetings. The Advisory Council may
establish such committees or other working groups as are necessary to assist in performing its
duties.
Section 4. Duties
The Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs shall advise the Governor on
issues related to the Hispanic/Latino community in North Carolina and support State efforts to
promote cooperation and understanding between the Hispanic/Latino community, the general
public, the State, federal, and local governments.
The Advisory Council shall provide a forum for the discussion of issues concerning the
Hispanic/Latino community in North Carolina and support efforts towards the improvement of
race and ethnic relations.
The Advisory Council shall perform other duties as directed by the Governor.
Section 5. Administration
The Office of the Governor shall provide all administrative and staff support services required by
the Advisory Council. Members shall serve without compensation, but may receive necessary
travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with State law and the policies and regulations of
the Office of State Budget and Management.
Section 6. Effect and Duration
This Executive Order is effective immediately. It supersedes and replaces all other executive
orders on this subject and specifically rescinds Executive Order No. 22, dated September 4, 2010
and Executive Order No. 128, dated September 7, 2007. This Executive Order shall remain in
effect until June 1, 2017, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat.§ 147-16.2(b), or until earlier rescinded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Great Seal
of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in the City of Raleigh, this 10th day of June, in the
year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America
dred and thirty-seventh.
ATTEST:
Elaine F. Marshall
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Secretary of State